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MND's team of Mexican writers tackle everything from singing drug lords to the challenges of being a Mexican abroad.

Mexico News Daily's favorite opinion writer had some thoughts about how this year went. We collected the best.

Can the joy, warmth and nostalgia of Christmas be captured by a theme park? In Navidalia in Guadalajara, the answer is an unqualified yes.

The seasonal blues aren't uncommon, especially if you're far away from family and familiar traditions. Our Sarah DeVries shares some of her favorite for avoiding the holiday blues in Mexico.

Come December, most Mexicans look forward to receiving one gift in particular: the Jolly Old Aguinaldo.

From songs and decorations to traditional food and religious ceremonies, Christmas in Puerto Vallarta isn't necessarily what you might have been expecting. But it's magical nonetheless.

Canadian Mexican Ian Ostroff asks whether the much-vaunted North American collaboration in FIFA's 2026 World Cup was truly on display at last week's US-centric tournament draw.

La casa chica, the secondary home for one's mistress and illegitimate children, was once a male prerogative. Nowadays, however, it's a tradition in decline across gender lines.

Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.

Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.